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Revised Cisco CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA composite one exam option) 26 June 2007 - Cisco’s CCNA completely changed after 15th August 2007. Cisco has revised the CCNA certification to validate the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot more complex, medium-sized routed and switched networks, including the ability to configure IP addressing and authentication, as well as establish and troubleshoot connections to service providers over a WAN.
CCNA has been completely updated to go beyond routing and switching to include wireless, security, VOIP, DHCP/DNS/IPV.6, VPN and other important topics. According
to Cisco, “This new curriculum includes basic mitigation of security
threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology,
and performance-based skills. This new curriculum also includes (but is
not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior
Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame
Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet,
access control lists (ACLs)”.
The CCNA will
still be available with two options – either the one exam option
("composite" format) or the two-exam option. New Options However, with the new
development, candidates who pass the first track of the two-option CCNA
exams will now achieve the
new Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
certification. The new exams will still contain
hands-on simulation questions like previous CCNA exams. The present and
current exams 640-801 CCNA, 640-821 INTRO, Introduction to Cisco
Networking Technologies (INTRO) and 640-811 ICND Interconnecting Cisco
Networking Devices (ICND) will expire on November 6, 2007. As
from August 1, 2007 the new option for achieving the CCNA will include: Two
Exams option: AND OR One
Exam option:
CCNA
640-802: CCNA Composite The
CCNA 640-802: CCNA Composite is one exam option for achieving the CCNA,
which is available from August 1, 2007. The exam duration is for 90
Minutes (50-60 questions). According to Cisco, “The
640-802 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is the composite exam
associated with the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification.
This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to install,
operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch
network. The topics include connecting to a WAN; implementing network
security; network types; network media; routing and switching
fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN
technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; extending switched
networks with VLANs; determining IP routes; managing IP traffic with
access lists; establishing point-to-point connections; and establishing
Frame Relay connections. “ Key Exam Topics and Guidelines
for the content likely to be included on 640-802: CCNA Composite exam
include:
Realistic
expectations Due
to the pervasive effect of networking technologies and infrastructure,
all over the world in different spheres of life, there is steady and
increasing demand for skilled network professionals. Networking spans a
wide expertise range and network certifications, such as CCNA, CCENT,
Network+, MCP/MCSE , aim to
equip individuals with the skills needed to build successful careers in
networking. For many candidates the focus is usually on new job and
business opportunities, recognition and better compensation. While it is true that certifications give individuals the opportunity to showcase their skills and talents there must be realistic expectations. Achieving certification is key to the continuing educational development of the individual and is a sign of initiative – it differentiates you from the competition and is recognized by clients and employers. However, though certifications like other educational programs may confer advantage they do not guarantee anything. GETTING OPPORTUNITIES ALSO DEPENDS ON YOUR CONTRIBUTION,
ATTITUDE, EXPERIENCE AND MARKETING SKILLS. Candidates need to bear this in
mind at all times. Certifications are NOT guarantees or “quick-fix”,
shortcut career solutions. As you take advantage of certification, make
sure you have realistic expectations and know how the certification fits
into your career plan. Learn More:
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